Digital BW, The Print

Thank you for your reply.  When you say the XP2 is "different" what  
does that connote?  Are you saying the films are quality comparable  
(i.e. latitude, grain, resolution) but you need to learn how to use  
them properly before using theme in the field?

Do you know if there is a website where I can do further research?

Last time I was in Italy I processed all my B&W film before leaving,  
with Pyro.  Not a great experience but I came home with the goods!

Thanks again,

Margaret

On Jun 13, 2005, at 6:58 PM, will gibson wrote:

> Margaret,
>
> I'd test the 400CN from Kodak and / or the XP2 from Ilford. They're  
> C-41
> films without the colored dyes. So there are 3 layers of emulsion. And
> low grain for the speed. Very smooth in tonal gradations and forgiving
> in exposure. But the negatives are definitely different than other BW
> films, so testing a roll or two thru the whole process including the
> scans is the way to go. But then any lab can scratch the negs during
> processing and it's harder to find good wetlabs anywhere. Hard to tell
> what airport security will do. I tried to travel with Infra red and was
> fine with the 120 but 35 mm had to be checked out; in daylight.
>
> Good Luck
>
> Will
>
> antmagrat wrote:
>
>> I am considering shooting only color film (overseas) and having it  
>> processed
>> before I leave
>> for the states, (either E-6 or C-41).  Then scanning and using  
>> grayscale for
>> B&W.  Is this
>> crazy?  Will I lose image quality not using black and white film?  I  
>> am a Quad
>> tone fine art
>> printer and make 24x30 images all the time.
>>
>> Help?
>>
>> MS
>>
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Iowa City, IA  52245
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